surf breaks
Hanalei Country Club keeps surf breaks in one place: 2 stories so far. The section currently leads with “Five Kauai waves perfect for your first surf session” and “Hawaiʻi's Beauty, Captured: Celebrating the 2026 Photo Contest Winners”. Five Kauai waves that won't chew you up and spit you out? Every year, the photo contest rolls around, and every year, we're stopped in our tracks by the sheer depth of aloha poured into each frame. Hanalei Bay Country Club is a vibrant digital guide to the island of Kauai—curated for travelers who want more than a vacation. The list below is every surf breaks story on Hanalei Country Club, newest first.
Five Kauai waves perfect for your first surf session
Five Kauai waves that won't chew you up and spit you out? We've found them. From the gentle, rolling foam of Kalapaki to the forgiving longboard lines at Hanalei Pier, these breaks are where first-timers find their feet and fall in love with the sport. Each spot offers that sweet mix of mellow energy and genuine island soul, no crowds of pros dropping in, just warm water and the kind of stoke that turns a clumsy pop-up into a lifelong obsession. For a deeper look at the island's evolving character, check out our piece on the Princeville battle between golf course views and new luxury homes. The same spirit that shapes these waves also shapes the community.
Hawaiʻi's Beauty, Captured: Celebrating the 2026 Photo Contest Winners
Every year, the photo contest rolls around, and every year, we're stopped in our tracks by the sheer depth of aloha poured into each frame. This year's 26th collection is no different, offering a stunning kaleidoscope of what makes these islands so magnetic, from the flash of an endemic bird to the roar of a winter swell. These images don't just document places; they capture the pulse of Hawaiʻi. We invite you to explore the winners and see the islands through their lens. And for those thinking about their next visit, our ongoing coverage in "Kauaʻi Recovery Update: What Residents and Visitors Should Know" offers a helpful look at how the community is moving forward with the same resilient spirit.